ALS at 22? Hand weakness, tremor at resting

[Mmmm2002]

Crying worrying. Noticed today that I have severe weakness in my right hand. My left one is my dominant one, but today I tried to spray perfume or a spray bottles with the button that you have to press down on in order to spray and I simply couldn’t do it with my right index finger. I was baffled. It seemed more effortless on my left hand. I then tried on all fingers on both hands, majority of my fingers on the right hand would just lock up and not be able to even press down on. It’s like I couldn’t even control the muscle and tell it to press down. I am very sad and worried and I can’t stop crying . I’m only 22, soon to be 23 year old woman. I’m in college. I want to graduate. I don’t have any ALS in my family. I have a neuro appointment booked. Last January I had an MRI scan that came back clear, but I know things can change and mri’s aren’t the real way to diagnose ALS alone. I also experience tremors in my hand and my arm when I lift it up and hold it there. Sometimes I notice right hand tremor at rest and when I put my hand to my chin. It scares me. I can’t believe this is my life. I don’t know what to do or how to talk to this about anyone. I’ve always had slight slurred speech and throat pain etc. I’ve also always had double vision from the age of 13/14. My balance isn’t all that good. I’ve also had twitching for a year now all over my body and internal tremors. U name it.

 

[lgelb]

I don't think you have ALS.
If you are waiting a while for the neuro appointment, you might try to see a hand specialist (orthopedist or physio) in the meantime, in consultation with your GP.

 

[Mmmm2002]

Thank you for your reply. I am just worried as it’s not perceived weakness, but genuinely a weakness that hinders me in doing something I can do on all my other fingers. Generally the right hand is much weaker than my dominant hand,
And I have tremors on it